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Tag Archive: legal profession

THIS SHABBAT’S SERMON ON LOVE + LANGUAGE

Steve Benmor | June 23, 2026

I did not expect to leave synagogue on Shabbat thinking about work culture, professional ethos and community values. But my Rabbi Meir Dubrawsky as usual, planted something that stirred around... Continue Reading...

THE FAMILY APPROACH: BUILDING CLIENT LOYALTY THROUGH CARE & TRUST

Marigona Binakaj | June 16, 2026

In a world driven by transactions and fleeting professional relationships, one powerful approach can set you apart and build lasting client loyalty: treat your clients like family. Whether you are... Continue Reading...

WHEN EVERYTHING LOOKS LIKE A NAIL

Jessica Brant | June 12, 2026

You’ve probably come across the “Law of the Instrument,” first coined by philosopher Abraham Kaplan, but more commonly attributed to psychologist Abraham Maslow: “If the only tool you have is... Continue Reading...

FAMILY COURT SYSTEM CONTINUES TO FAIL ONTARIANS

Steve Benmor | May 30, 2026

There are moments in legal practice that leave a lasting impression – not because the law was difficult, or because the facts were complicated, but because the system itself failed... Continue Reading...

A Night to Remember for Family and Estate lawyers : Thank You, Ron Shulman & Team

Steve Benmor | May 27, 2026

Last night, something truly special happened in Toronto. The Toronto Lawyers Association Meetup for Family and Estate lawyers at Earls in the Financial District was masterfully hosted by the remarkable... Continue Reading...

ON THE MOVE TO IN-PERSON MOTIONS IN FAMILY COURT, I HAVE BEEN MOVED

Steve Benmor | May 4, 2026

After having read rebuttals from Russell Alexander, Gary Joseph, Roslyn Tsao and Aaron Franks to my article on the recent return to in-person motions in Toronto’s Family Court, “The Zoom... Continue Reading...

LAWYERS NEED TO LEARN…

Steve Benmor | April 30, 2026

After more than 30 years of practicing law, I have come to understand something that many lawyers, law students, and law firm staff eventually learn the hard way: Stress often... Continue Reading...

WHERE IS MARIA?

Steve Benmor | April 22, 2026

One of the hardest truths about the legal profession is that the public almost never experiences a lawyer as an abstract, generic professional. In fact, most people have very little... Continue Reading...

DEAR MR. MACHIAVELLIAN LAWYER

Steve Benmor | January 8, 2026

Niccolò Machiavelli, the 16th-century Florentine diplomat, philosopher and political theorist, is perhaps best known for his controversial guide for rulers on how to maintain power – even if that meant... Continue Reading...

WILL ChatGPT MAKE LAWYERS OBSOLETE?

Steve Benmor | July 31, 2025

No. ChatGPT and similar AI technologies are not likely to make lawyers obsolete. While these AI tools form the potential of enhancing certain aspects of legal work and streamlining processes,... Continue Reading...